The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-03-26

a story Is told OF the Importance with wh!cr
the condition of the sultan of Turkey Il
viewed by his people A Turkish journal
graycly printed one morning: His majesty Is
slightly indsposed, having been bitten by a
mosquito last night
The farmers OF Alameda county, California
are trying to keep their crops from being to
| tally destroyed by ducks and geese By burn
! ing here aud there candles, which are protect
ed from the wind by sacks 1t is said the de-
vice works satisfactorily.
In the studio Of q Washington artist Is the
war-horse of "Stonewall Jackson The work
Of having the animal mounted Is paid for by
Richmond Va. The stuffed figure of the
famous horse is placed in an attitude of at
tention, with head aud ears erect.
"Why do YOU wear your low-ncclled dress to
the theater.n askcla sensible woman o! her
butterfly sister. "To please the men, OF course"
was the vain reply "And don't you think
YOU would succeed better,n said the other, IF
you removed your hat instead of your waist
girl from Canada has brought action
against man In Burlington, Vermont, be
cause he kissed her in the street As Canadl.
an authorities object TO American scooners
and sloops II is right, o course, that patriotic
Canadian girls should dislike American
smacks
Ex-Presldent White, Of Cora ell predicts
that eventually there will be formed great
educational system worthy of this country, in
which the public schools will give the basis,
the colleges the intermediate educ alton, and
the universities the most advanced general
and professional instruction.
For some time efforts have been made to
drain pond on the premises of George Ur.
ban, Jr., at Cheektowaga, n. Y, by drilling.
On Tuesday an oil spring was struck, the out
let Of which is four feet under water but
the stream Is so powerful that II rises foot
above the water. The fortunate development
has created quito an excitement in the town.
A man dropped into he Office of The Oneida
On. W Dispatch, the other day, and offered
TO subscribe for two years in advance, If the
proprietor would take his pay in dogs. The
editor replied: For many years have taken
wood, apples, potatoes, appleiack and all sort:
Of vegetables in payment for subscriptions,
but there must be limit; draw the line on
dog sw
A party OF three hunters who were out after
deer in Tehama county California, a short
time ago, found, while following trail, that
they were in turn being followed by gang Of
six or seven mountain lions. They quickly
beat a retreat, but the lion foil owed until
they had nearly reached their homes, some
times coming within rod or two OF the party
but scampcring at shot 49,.
The use Of the gall OF rattlesnakes Is warmly
urged by NJ. Koscicky, OF Austria, as an anti
dote for snake bites. NJ. Koscicky, who be-
came acquainted with the antidote at Vene.
zuela, declares Il TO be both inexpensive and
effective. as well as instantaneous, in its ore.
ration, crows and d ogs in the last stage OF the
poison recovering Immediately on the remedy
being administered TO them.
A most unusual sight was observed in the
southwestern sky at Albany, \. Y. few
nights ago. about 1880, in the shape OF
beautiful double lunar rainbow. The sky
was clear at the time, and until the clouds
partially obscured 1t the sight was brilliant
one, and was admired by many pedestrians
The halo was bright and many Of the colors
could be distinctly deserted.
First gentlemen. entering apartment Of sec
ond gentleman; About year ago you chal-
lengcd me to fight a duelin Second gentle
man (sternly) ~ did sir, First q: "And
told YOU that ha d just been married, and
aid not want 10 risk my life at such hazard"
Second G., bitterly "well, my feelings have
undergone a change any time you want to
Eight let me know. Bon jour"
One Of the strongest passions Of a wealthy
New York merchant, who Is a devout member
of the Methodist church, is for attending |
prlze-dghts. Five years ago he travled to
New Orleans 10 witness the Sulllvan-Ryan |
smuggling match he is also very food Of
witnessing hangings. He once remarked
that be would like 70 see hanging every
day he greatly enjoyed the hanging Of
Mrs. Druse at Herkimer, few days ago.